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Design Engineer

Brooklyn RecruitmentChesterfield, Derbyshire🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 17 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This role offers the chance to drive innovative vehicle conversion designs from concept to completion within a thriving company, perfect for a skilled Design Engineer proficient in Solidworks who enjoys hands-on project ownership. You'll benefit from excellent work-life balance with early finishes on Fridays, making this an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a specialized automotive niche.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Location
Chesterfield, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Posted
2 weeks ago
AutoCADCADSolidWorks

Job Description

Design Engineer - Solidworks – Vehicle Conversion – Chesterfield - Derbyshire

Brooklyn Recruitment currently have an exciting role available in the Clay Cross area of Derbyshire for a Design Engineer within an engineering company who are currently going from strength to strength. This company works in a niche area within the automotive sector (vehicle conversions). This position is office based.

As Design Engineer you will be responsible for both bespoke and standardised product offerings from conception through to completion. Your day to day duties will involve:

  • Creating designs for customer sign off
  • Producing BOM’s
  • Checking specifications for feasibility
  • Developing and maintaining build manuals for the core product range
  • Developing prototype and bespoke vehicles with production staff
  • Recording any design changes
  • Using Solidworks to create 3D models
  • Other duties as required

This Design Engineer’s position has excellent working hours:

Monday – Thursday 8.30am – 5pm

Friday 8.30am – 3pm!

To be suitable for this position of Design Engineer you should be proficient in the use of AutoCAD (ACAD / Auto CAD) and Solidworks 3D and 2D. You should also have experience in a similar role ideally within an Automotive / Fabrication / Vehicle Conversion setting and have a good working knowledge of Aluminium and Stainless Steel.

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